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[voljeep]

$ 11.80 is correct

[MarcusRex]

Just now, voljeep said:

$ 11.80 is correct

Huh...TIL. I think I read it but didn't assimilate it. I don't usually drink much anyways, so the amount never caught my attention, particularly that the prices are listed in USD on the ship but charged in CDN to my account, so I just assumed exchange rate and kept going.

 

Well now...!

 

Ok, so revising my numbers:

• Difference between OLF and BSE on 7 day cruise: 41.40$pppd
• Savings if you take BSE vs paying for each component separately: 95.27$USD - 41.40$USD = 53,87$USD pppd
• Savings if you take BSE vs Premier Soda and Coffee + WiFi + Gratuities: 48.07$USD - 41.40$USD = 6.67$USD pppd
• Savings if you take BSE vs Classic Soda +WiFi + gratuities: 36.27$USD - 41.40$USD = -5.12$USD (you LOSE 5.12$USD per day)

 

So, on a 7 day cruise, the price difference for me (I usually take classic soda, Wifi and gratuities) would be 5$ a day, or 35$ total.

 

Not even worth thinking about. I'll be taking BSE, hands down, and stop worrying about the bill every time I splurge for that special margarita.

 

Also, I wish to rant about their spelling of "Premier"...the lack of the 'e' at the end drives me nuts. (I speak French). I keep having to go back and correct the spelling from 'première' to 'premier'

[dog]

What drinks are not included in the drinks package?

are there any bars or restaurants that are excluded?

can you get juice at lunchtime in the MDR?

[skynight]

1 hour ago, MarcusRex said:

Cool! I did not know that. That makes the BSE even more worth it. I'll add that to the math.

 

I'm curious, when I buy a drink on board WITHOUT a package and I am paying the 14.50$ pppd gratuities, do I get an extra 18% surcharge as well?

 

For example, I have the soda plan but I buy a fancy margarita at a bar. Let's say it costs 10$USD. What am I charge on my account? Just the 10$ or 11.80USD?

For every beverage you purchase on board your account is charged the menu price + 18%. This includes bottles of water, sodas, juices, coffees, alcoholic drinks and anything else. When you have the beverage package the 18% is included so nothing extra is added for each beverage ordered. If you order a drink that has a menu price in excess of US$12 then according to the terms and conditions you are charged the full menu price + the 18%. It has been reported on these boards that sometimes the charge is the full menu price minus $12 + 18% of the difference. It's not in the terms, but people have reported being charged in that way. 

[Ombud]

18 hours ago, skynight said:

2 x 50ml each of Sky vodka, Dewers scotch, Beefeaters or Gordons Gin, Courvoisier cognac. Two bottles beer usually Dos Equis. Six cans soda, usually 2 coke, 2 sprite, 2 club. @ bottles Perrier water, 2 bottles clear water. Alcoholic beverages can be exchanged for other alcoholic beverages and non alcoholic beverages. Non alcoholic beverages can only be exchanged for non alcoholic beverages. Brands may change.

May also be exchanged for 24 waters, bottle wine (value up to $40 --- they'll give you the list), or 2 coffee programs. I trade for the later and have only run out once (request large latte & glass cup -- fills it twice. Think I drink about a liter of coffee a day)

[Cruise Raider]

7 hours ago, dog said:

What drinks are not included in the drinks package?

are there any bars or restaurants that are excluded?

can you get juice at lunchtime in the MDR?

 

Nearly all of the single shot cocktails are included in the beverage package.  You will find some higher end liquors that may not be included as well as some of the wines.  Bottled wine is not included (depends on who is serving you, though).  None of the bars or restaurants are excluded however, your mini bar set up and room service are not included (this may vary once we are allowed to start cruising again ... I understand they may want passengers to order room service instead of go out in public places???)  You can always order juice in the MDRs, package or no package.  

 

 

None of the bars or restaurants 

[skynight]

8 hours ago, dog said:

What drinks are not included in the drinks package?

are there any bars or restaurants that are excluded?

can you get juice at lunchtime in the MDR?

To add to post #31, somewhere between 90 and 95% of all alcoholic drinks are priced $12 and under. All non-alcoholic drinks are priced under $12, canned soda is excluded, but red bull and maybe a few others are included.  

[donswife]

Can the beverage package be used on Princess Cay?

 

[d9704011]

5 minutes ago, donswife said:

Can the beverage package be used on Princess Cay?

 

Yes, but the selection may be limited.

 

https://www.princess.com/html/global/personalizer/ssv/beverages/disclaimer/

Edited December 31, 2020 by d9704011

[caribill]

8 hours ago, Cruise Raider said:

 

You can always order juice in the MDRs, package or no package. 

 

If you do not have the beverage package, juice at lunch or dinner does have a charge.

[dog]

I will have the BSE beverage package. What is the elite minibar set up worth?  Would like can Diet Coke for room. 

[Jadn13]

2 hours ago, dog said:

I will have the BSE beverage package. What is the elite minibar set up worth?  Would like can Diet Coke for room. 

Scroll up for a list of items you  may be able yo work out the price from the list of items. 

[skynight]

3 hours ago, dog said:

I will have the BSE beverage package. What is the elite minibar set up worth?  Would like can Diet Coke for room. 

Individual items in the mini bar do have a price. For example a can of diet coke cost US$2.36 which includes the 18% gratuity. If you have the mini bar set up then you can trade any item(s) for diet coke by calling room service. If you do not have the mini bar then you will have to pay for diet coke. Room service and canned soda are excluded from the beverage package. 

[caribill]

2 hours ago, skynight said:

Individual items in the mini bar do have a price. For example a can of diet coke cost US$2.36 which includes the 18% gratuity. If you have the mini bar set up then you can trade any item(s) for diet coke by calling room service. If you do not have the mini bar then you will have to pay for diet coke. Room service and canned soda are excluded from the beverage package. 

 

If dog is interested in trading in the mini-bar for canned diet Coke, it does not matter how much the mini-bar is worth.

 

Any trade is on an item-for-item basis. So, for example, if the 8 mini-bottles of alcohol are traded in, dog can get 8 cans of diet Coke even if the cost of Coke is less than the cost of the alcohol..

[dog]

35 minutes ago, caribill said:

 

If dog is interested in trading in the mini-bar for canned diet Coke, it does not matter how much the mini-bar is worth.

 

Any trade is on an item-for-item basis. So, for example, if the 8 mini-bottles of alcohol are traded in, dog can get 8 cans of diet Coke even if the cost of Coke is less than the cost of the thanks

[Cruise Raider]

10 hours ago, caribill said:

 

If you do not have the beverage package, juice at lunch or dinner does have a charge.

 

I oftentimes order cranberry juice with dinner and I've never been charged for it in the MDR during any meal (and without having the beverage package).  That's odd.  Maybe I am just living right.  

 

Just of note, we also order it via room service at all different times of the day and haven't been charged for it then, either.  

Edited December 31, 2020 by Cruise Raider

[kywildcatfanone]

BSE is a good deal if you typically would buy the alcohol package.  Not so much if not. 

[dog]

In Canadian dollars- BSE for my 10 day Caribbean cruise:

 

wifi $134.50     per person

drinks/tips $924.80  per person

gratuities $145.00  per person

specialty dining $39.15  per person

 

2 adults in cabin- upgrade.

____________________________________________________________

 

both are getting coupon book

1 gets casino  offer OBC (VIP)

1 is elite with mini bar set up / wifi etc. benefits

1 is platinum/ benefit- wifi

[dog]

16 hours ago, dog said:

In Canadian dollars- BSE for my 10 day Caribbean cruise:

 

wifi $134.50     per person

drinks/tips $924.80  per person

gratuities $145.00  per person

specialty dining $39.15  per person

 

2 adults in cabin- upgrade.

____________________________________________________________

 

both are getting coupon book

1 gets casino  offer OBC (VIP)

1 is elite with mini bar set up / wifi etc. benefits

1 is platinum/ benefit- wifi

seems to be using both currencies 

 

travel summary says: all charges are in CAD doolars

 

all credits are in US dollars. 

[dog]

51 minutes ago, dog said:

seems to be using both currencies 

 

travel summary says: all charges are in CAD doolars

 

all credits are in US dollars. 

my gratuities for my deluxe balcony 12 day canary is cruise are listed in my travel summary as $174 pp   I assume this is CAD

[d9704011]

3 hours ago, dog said:

my gratuities for my deluxe balcony 12 day canary is cruise are listed in my travel summary as $174 pp   I assume this is CAD

I’d assume it is not.  That would work out to CAD 14.50 per day or somewhere around USD 11.00 at a generous exchange rate; I’m quite sure daily grats have not been offered at that price point for some time.... even for early bookers!

[dog]

21 minutes ago, d9704011 said:

I’d assume it is not.  That would work out to CAD 14.50 per day or somewhere around USD 11.00 at a generous exchange rate; I’m quite sure daily grats have not been offered at that price point for some time.... even for early bookers!

So the BSE perks are priced in US dollars?

why then is the Specialty dinner priced at $39  for me and others say it is $29?

[d9704011]

24 minutes ago, dog said:

So the BSE perks are priced in US dollars?

why then is the Specialty dinner priced at $39  for me and others say it is $29?

I’ve no idea; only commented on the daily gratuities.

 

Without seeing your actual account statement from Princess it would difficult to try to explain the various charges, credits and what currency they are quoted in.

 

It has been awhile since I’ve cruised on Princess but I do have a Celebrity cruise scheduled for 2022.  I have the cruise fare (quoted in CAD as is any deposit and payment) and a listing of items I ‘purchased’ as a package when I bought the cruise and paid for in the overall cruise fair price.  This package included beverages, daily gratuities, wi-fi and some OBC.  All of those are quoted and credited back in CAD with a net of zero, except for the OBC of course.

Edited January 1, 2021 by d9704011

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, d9704011 said:

I’d assume it is not.  That would work out to CAD 14.50 per day or somewhere around USD 11.00 at a generous exchange rate; I’m quite sure daily grats have not been offered at that price point for some time.... even for early bookers!

When we sailed on Grand Princess in November to Hawaii from San Francisco the gratuities were $14.50pppd USD.

[dog]

I am certain the gratuities are $14.50 US / day. 
 

why then is the Specialty dinner $39?

is it CAD or US$?

 

others say it is worth $29 US 

 

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